CVE-2025-59172 (GCVE-0-2025-59172)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-27 14:03 – Updated: 2026-07-27 15:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command Vulnerability
Summary
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-27 15:03 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ericsson | Packet Core Controller (PCC) |
Affected:
0 , < 1.38
(custom)
|
guessed |
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